The Luckiest Man in America

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In 1984, a man named Michael Larson appeared on a popular game show called PRESS YOUR LUCK. Unfortunately for the producers, Michael was about to make history. In trying to beat the system, he caused one of the strangest moments on television.

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If The Luckiest Man in America doesn't fully deliver on the potential of its sensational true story, it fortunately has Paul Walter Hauser on hand to provide some welcome emotional complexity.

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Katie Walsh

Tribune News Service

So much more than just an exploration of this anomalous oddball story and character who managed to outsmart the media. The focus on the control-room panic illustrates how these corporate narratives shape the myth of the American Dream.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 10, 2025

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Adam Graham

Detroit News

It's difficult getting to know Larson or his drive, and he's portrayed as bashful and shrinking by Hauser.

Rated: C

Apr 7, 2025

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Matt Zoller Seitz

RogerEbert.com

It’s an example of how to make a low-budget movie that immerses you in a long-gone world and the minds of people who lived in it, all while maintaining a tight geographical focus on a small number of characters.

Rated: 3/4

Apr 4, 2025

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Frank Swietek

One Guy's Opinion

Amusing at times and poignant at others, “The Luckiest Man in America” struggles when it employs surrealism to give depth to its protagonist and uses his story as a parable of broader cultural corruption.

Rated: C+

Apr 24, 2025

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Zach Youngs

InSession Film

The Luckiest Man in America has its ups and downs, but is a very enjoyable film.

Rated: B

Apr 14, 2025

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Kiko Martinez

The Cinesnob Podcast

The retro look was good, [but] Paul Walter Hauser needed a better movie for his performance.

Rated: C

Apr 12, 2025

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Peggy Z

Movie was predictable, but enjoyable.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/09/25

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Shannon P

Didn't feel engaged with the protagonist kind of interesting premise and I usually like movies based on actual events, but I just didn't "connect" with this film. Not a horrible waste of time and money, but pretty "meh."

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/08/25

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metalliphil

Solid performances but the ending felt like it was just left hanging w no real wrap up or any kind of resolution

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

04/08/25

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Alex

A comedic thriller with a solid cast. Story keeps you hooked. Overall 8/10

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/07/25

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Sue

Very good cast, excellent background details about how game shows are produced. Main character well acted but unlikable.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/07/25

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Paul T

A suspense film where the suspense is always is played for laughs

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/07/25

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Synopsis

In 1984, a man named Michael Larson appeared on a popular game show called PRESS YOUR LUCK. Unfortunately for the producers, Michael was about to make history. In trying to beat the system, he caused one of the strangest moments on television.

Director: Samir Oliveros
Producer: Amanda Freedman, Constanza Muñoz
Screenwriter: Samir Oliveros, Maggie Briggs
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: Jaguar Bite, Plenty Good, Fabula, Exemplary Films Corporation, Tucci & Company
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Biography, Game Show
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 4, 2025, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $421.5K
Runtime: 1h 30m

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